Each woman has unique symptoms of a new pregnancy, so this is an important question. Even with her own successive pregnancies, first signs can vary. Some women just "feel it" almost from the moment of conception, while other women are not aware of what is happening to their bodies until the pregnancy is more advanced.
There are even extreme cases where a woman has suffered severe stomach pains, visited a hospital and delivered a baby, having been totally unaware of being pregnant. Fortunately, this is a very rare scenario.
So, what are the most common first signs of pregnancy?
1) For most women who have regular periods, a missed period is usually the first sign. Even this can be confusing, because often light spotting occurs with the implantation of the egg, and this can resemble a light period. If you suffer from irregular periods, then this is not so easy to see as a sign.
2) Another early sign of pregnancy is a change in your breasts. They become very tender and quite uncomfortable. But again, this is not always a sign of pregnancy, as many women experience the same feelings at the time of their period.
3) Morning Sickness!! This can be just a mild feeling of nausea or actual vomiting. It is not always in the morning; it can be any time of the day. Suddenly a food or drink you have always enjoyed has you rushing off to the bathroom.
4) Extreme tiredness can also be one of the First signs of Pregnancy. You may need to have a nap during the day. or by seven o'clock in the evening you are ready to go to sleep for the night. This does pass quite quickly, but can return at the last stages of pregnancy.
5) You may experience more frequent visits to the toilet and/or feelings of a bloated stomach.
Some women experience just some of these symptoms, while other women can experience all of them. If you are not sure if you are pregnant even with some of these symptoms, you can purchase a pregnancy test kit from your local pharmacy. With the new improved tests available, you can get a result within a few days of becoming pregnant. The other alternative is to take a urine sample to your doctor for it to be tested for pregnancy.
Now that you have this practical information, you will more easily be able to answer the question " Am I pregnant?" Once you know, you can put your mind at ease, and just enjoy the coming months of your pregnancy!
